公开(公告)号：US10059442B2

公开(公告)日：2018-08-28

申请号：US15164718

申请日：2016-05-25

Applicant: Orville Olm ,  Zenon Dragan

Inventor： Orville Olm ,  Zenon Dragan

IPC: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  B64C3/56 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/12 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  Y02T50/14

Abstract: A vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aircraft system (UAS) may be uniquely capable of VTOL via a folded wing design while also configured for powered flight as the wings are extended. In a powered flight regime with wings extended, the VTOL UAS may maintain controlled powered flight as a twin pusher canard design. In a zero airspeed (or near zero airspeed) nose up attitude in a VTOL flight regime with the wings folded, the unmanned aircraft system may maintain controlled flight using main engine thrust as well as vectored thrust as a vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. An airborne transition from VTOL flight regime to powered flight and vice versa may allow the VTOL UAS continuous controlled flight in each regime.

公开(公告)号：US10054939B1

公开(公告)日：2018-08-21

申请号：US14033511

申请日：2013-09-22

Applicant: Paul G. Applewhite

Inventor： Paul G. Applewhite

IPC: B64C27/82 ,  G05D1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  B64C29/00 ,  B64C29/02

CPC classification number: G05D1/0027 ,  B64C11/04 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C27/82 ,  B64C29/0083 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/082 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64F1/04 ,  B64F1/06 ,  G05D1/104 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G08G5/0008 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  G08G5/0069

Abstract: An improved unmanned aerial vehicular system having a rotor head assembly with any balanced number of rotary wings or blades, a generally tubular body assembly, a gimballed neck connecting the head to the body, and a navigation, communications and control unit such as for military and humanitarian operations, including payload delivery and pickup. The vehicle is generally guided using a global positioning satellite signal, and by pre-programmed or real time targeting. The vehicle is generally electrically powered and may be launched by one of (a) hand-launch, (b) air-drop, (c) catapult, (d) tube-launch, or (e) sea launch, and is capable of landing on both static and dynamic targets. Once launched, unmanned aerial vehicles may be formed into arrays on a target area and find use in surveillance, warfare, and in search-and-rescue operations.

公开(公告)号：US20180194491A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-12

申请号：US15843487

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Eugene Fisher ,  Jason Sidharthadev Mukherjee ,  William Arden Lott

IPC: B64F1/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64F1/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/005 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/12

Abstract: A vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system including: a rearward facing tang extending from a rear fuselage portion of a VTOL UAV; one or more metallic contacts disposed on an exterior surface of the tang; a UAV pod including a landing surface; and an opening disposed in the landing surface to receive the tang.

公开(公告)号：US20180186474A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-05

申请号：US15844226

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Guan H. Su ,  Marcos Henry Rodriguez

IPC: B64F1/04 ,  F41B11/80 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/073 ,  F41F3/00 ,  F41F3/052

CPC classification number: B64F1/04 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/084 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64F1/06 ,  F41B11/80 ,  F41F3/00 ,  F41F3/042 ,  F41F3/052 ,  F41F3/073

Abstract: An unmanned aerial launch vehicle (UAV) launch apparatus is disclosed that includes a UAV having an exterior surface, an aerial vehicle (AV) tab extending from the exterior surface, a tube containing the UAV, the tube including a tab stop configured to controllably hinder travel of the AV tab past the tab stop, and a pair of opposing tab guides configured to position the AV tab for travel over the tab stop.

公开(公告)号：US10005554B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-26

申请号：US15028765

申请日：2013-12-24

Applicant: Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd

Inventor： Keen Ian Chan

IPC: B64C27/22 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/10 ,  A63H27/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C11/48

CPC classification number: B64C29/02 ,  A63H27/12 ,  B64C11/48 ,  B64C27/08 ,  B64C27/10 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/104 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/141

Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of vertical and horizontal flight modes, a method of assembling a UAV, and a kit of parts for assembling a UAV. The UAV comprises an elongated wing structure having an elongated axis along the longest dimension of the elongated wing structure, the elongated wing structure having a middle location at a substantially halfway point; a connecting structure extending substantially perpendicularly from the elongated wing structure, the connecting structure being offset from the middle location of the elongated wing structure at a first position along the elongated axis; and at least three sets of propellers, wherein at least two sets of propellers are mounted on the connecting structure, and wherein at least one set of propellers is mounted at a second position offset from the middle location in an opposite direction away from the connecting structure.

公开(公告)号：US09977431B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-22

申请号：US15419804

申请日：2017-01-30

Applicant: Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor： John A. Lockwood ,  Joseph F. Stanek

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/00 ,  G08G1/09

CPC classification number: G05D1/0276 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60W30/00 ,  B64C29/0008 ,  B64C29/0091 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/00 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C39/022 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/00 ,  B64C2201/02 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/086 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/12 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/14 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/18 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/185 ,  B64C2201/187 ,  B64C2201/20 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64C2230/00 ,  G05D1/0022 ,  G05D1/0088 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/0202 ,  G05D1/0212 ,  G05D1/0231 ,  G05D1/0242 ,  G05D1/0255 ,  G05D1/0257 ,  G05D1/028 ,  G05D2201/0213 ,  G08C17/00 ,  G08G1/012 ,  G08G1/091

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to an automotive drone deployment system that includes at least a vehicle and a deployable drone that is configured to attach and detach from the vehicle. More specifically, the disclosure describes the vehicle and drone remaining in communication with each other to exchange information while the vehicle is being operated in an autonomous driving mode so that the vehicle's performance under the autonomous driving mode is enhanced.

公开(公告)号：US20180134381A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-17

申请号：US15816319

申请日：2017-11-17

Applicant: DETROIT AIRCRAFT CORPORATION

Inventor： Jon Rimanelli ,  Lai YIZHANG

IPC: B64C29/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: B64C29/0033 ,  B64C25/34 ,  B64C25/405 ,  B64C37/00 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/066 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/102 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/128 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/162 ,  B64D9/00 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64D2211/00 ,  Y02T50/55

Abstract: An unmanned air vehicle is provided. The unmanned air vehicle includes a frame having a center portion connecting two substantially parallel transversely spaced apart ele-wings. The ele-wings may store batteries and rotate along a forward axis to provide lift during a transition from vertical flight to linear flight. The landing gear may be connected to the ele-wings and configured to change pitch of the ele-wing to ensure stable flight during flight mode transition. A plurality of propellers, each having propeller drive motors, are attached to the frame and able to rotate from parallel position, relative to the center portion, for vertical flight to a perpendicular position, relative to the center portion, for linear flight. The propeller drives rotate on its axis and may be configured to propel the vehicle in a ground and flight mode.

公开(公告)号：US20180127091A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-10

申请号：US15687911

申请日：2017-08-28

Applicant: Patrick Del Castillo ,  Jason Curtis Miller

Inventor： Patrick Del Castillo ,  Jason Curtis Miller

IPC: B64C37/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B62D57/032 ,  B64D1/22

CPC classification number: B64C37/00 ,  B60F5/02 ,  B62D57/032 ,  B64C11/28 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/024 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/165 ,  B64D1/22

Abstract: The present application discloses an apparatus capable of walking and flight. This apparatus includes a central section supported by a plurality of limbs, wherein a distal end of each of the plurality of limbs defines a contact surface. These limbs are configured to generate a walking-type motion in which the contact surfaces of the limbs cooperate with an environmental surface in a manner sufficient to propel the central section relative the environmental surface. The apparatus further includes a motor operably coupled to at least one limb of the plurality of limbs, wherein the motor is drivingly coupled to a propeller, and wherein the motor and propeller are configured to propel the central section in flight.

公开(公告)号：US20180111684A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-26

申请号：US15790473

申请日：2017-10-23

Applicant: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Boram NAMGOONG ,  Soopyoung PARK ,  Jihyun PARK ,  Gwanghui LEE ,  Moonseok CHOI

IPC: B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10 ,  G08G5/00

CPC classification number: B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G08G5/0013 ,  H03K17/962

Abstract: A UAV and a flying control method thereof that can detect a user grip of the UAV are provided. The UAV and a flying control method thereof can detect a user grip at a first position and can detect release of the user grip at a second position.

公开(公告)号：US09880563B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US15040957

申请日：2016-02-10

Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.

Inventor： Christopher Eugene Fisher ,  Jason Sidharthadev Mukherjee ,  William Arden Lott

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G05D1/10 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/00 ,  G06F17/30 ,  G08G5/00 ,  G06Q30/00

CPC classification number: G05D1/102 ,  B64C29/02 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C2201/021 ,  B64C2201/088 ,  B64C2201/123 ,  B64C2201/141 ,  B64C2201/201 ,  B64D47/08 ,  B64F1/005 ,  G06F17/30241 ,  G06Q30/016 ,  G08G5/0021 ,  G08G5/0034 ,  G08G5/0039 ,  G08G5/0056 ,  G08G5/0065 ,  G08G5/0069 ,  G08G5/0078 ,  G08G5/0091 ,  G08G5/025

Abstract: A method of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operation, including: receiving from a customer a first data request, the first data request having: a first geographic coverage area; and a refresh rate for the first geographic coverage area; planning a first plurality of flight missions to accomplish the first data request; uploading flight missions data representing the first plurality of flight missions into a UAV pod; and deploying the UAV pod.